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Introduction: One of my favorite songs at Christmastime is “How Many Kings.” I love that song. Another song we sing a lot is “We Three Kings.” Some of us think these dudes were on the Oriental Express, but regions were different. The kings we are going to be looking at today probably came from a region…

Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: How has the path of your life been unfolding? As you have made your way through the many ups and downs that have brought you where you are today, the that last statement of the video is true! “The journey was always leading you to Jesus.” There is a wonder of joy waiting…

What gift will you bring? growing up as a child you probably remember be consumed by what you were getting for Christmas. I don’t know about you. but before the internet we did our “wish list via the sears catalog ..... AS a child it all about what you are getting.... but as you grow older you get joy…

If Magi were so despised by the culture and condemned by the Scripture, why did Matthew place them at the presence of Christ, God’s Son? In fact, this is not the only scandalous story he told. Let's look at the provocative message of Matthew's Magi story.

1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,…

In this Christmas Eve sermon, we look at how the wise men were able to find the Savior of the world.

Will you approach Jesus with a humble, worshipful spirit, or in your pride with ulterior motives?

Matthew 2:1-16 There are two reactions to Jesus. Are you like the Wise Men and seek Jesus? Or, are you like Herod and reject him? What do you choose? Merry CHRISTmas!

The story of the Bible, and history overall, reveals the constant power struggle of kings and leaders. Even the Son of God was not immune to this struggle. This sermon compares David and Jesus and the controversy surrounding their claims to a throne. This sermon also closely examines the Magi and King Herod in the "Christmas naarative."

Unwrapping the Christmas Story.

1. The Gift of Christmas Past: Frankincense 2. The Gift of Christmas Present: Gold 3. The Gift of Christams Future: Myrrh

The following sermon is going to suggest that like the Magi we are to honor Christ on His birthday by bringing Him sacrificial gifts of love and deeds of self-denial with the goal that the world might see and bow their knees to the awesome strength, power and love of the Savior!